The Commonwealth of Dominica Office of the Maritime Administrator
CDMP-5000 Application Package for Endorsement of Foreign Officer Certificates of Competence
32 Washington St. Fairhaven, MA 02719 USA Tel: 001-508-992-7170 Fax: 001-508-992-7120 [email protected] www.dominica-registry.com
THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA Office of the Maritime Administrator APPLICATION FOR DOMINICA ENDORSEMENT OF FOREIGN OFFICER’S STCW CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE, DOMINICA MARITIME LICENSE, AND SEAFARER’S ID BOOK
MAKE SURE ALL BOXES ARE COMPLETED. TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY.
PART I. PERSONAL DESCRIPTION AND INFORMATION: 1. Last Name (Family Name) First Name (Given Name) Middle Initial 2. Date of Birth (dd mm yyyy) 3. Place of Birth (City and Country)
4. Permanent address (street, city and country) 5. Address to which certificate is to be mailed (street, city and country)
Telephone Email Telephone 6. Name and relationship of person to be notified in emergency 7. Citizenship 7a. Passport Number
8. Height 9. Weight 10. Color of Hair Telephone Email 11. Color of eyes 12. Distinguishing Marks 13. Sex Male Female
PART II. REQUESTED LICENSE/CERTIFICATES: Mark all that apply below, by placing an “X” in the proper box. All applicants are required to have a Dominica SID. INITIAL - I am applying for: RENEWAL/UPGRADE: I am applying for: Certificate of Endorsement AND Seafarer’s Identification & Discharge Book Renewal or Upgrade of Certificate of Endorsement and Seafarer’s Identification & Discharge Book Please choose grade/level of certificate desired: Deck Officers Engineering Officers Grade < 500 GT 500<>3000 > 3000 GT Grade < 750kW 750 <> 3000 kW > 3000 kW Master II/3.5 II/2.3 II/2.1 Ch. Engineer N/A III/3.1 III/2.1 Chief Mate N/A II/2.3 II/2.1 2nd Engineer N/A III/3.1 III/2.1 OICNW II/3.3 II/1 (>500 GT) OICEW N/A III/1 III/1 OICNW II/3.4 near coastal Electro-Technical Officer III/6
Note Limitations here: Not for Service on Tankers Motor Other (please specify) ______
GMDSS Certificate of Competence Original Replacement Renewal I am applying for a Certificate of Competence for GMDSS/Radio Officer Certificate - Reg. IV/2
Ship Security Officer Certificate of Proficiency Original Replacement I am applying for a Certificate of Proficiency as Ship Security Officer – Reg. VI/5
(required for all Officers on board vessels over 500 gross tons)
Special Training Certificate of Proficiency Original Replacement I am applying for a Certificate of Proficiency for Training required to serve in certain functions onboard ships: Choose from the below choices: V/1-1.3 – Oil Tanker Personnel Advanced V/1-1.5 – Chemical Tanker Personnel Advanced V/1-2.3 – Liquefied Gas Tanker Personnel Adv. V/2 – Personnel on Passenger Vessels VI/4 – Medical Care Person in Charge VI/6 – Security Awareness Training/Security Training Examination I hereby apply for examination for a Dominica license. Desired Testing Area: Training Record Book I hereby apply for a Training Record Book for upgrade to capacity:
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Applicant Name: ______Name of vessel on which now serving (or will join): ______
PART III. DESCRIPTION OF HIGHEST GRADE FOREIGN CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE NOW HELD: Grade of Certificate of Competence Certificate # Date Issued Date Expires Country of Issue
PART IV. SEA SERVICE Submit proof of at least the minimum service required (See Attachment A to this application for specific license requirements) during the last five years or more to establish eligibility for the Certificate of Competence requested. This proof may include copies of your discharge book sea service pages (ensure your Seafarer Book ID# is visible on each page) and/or sea service letters provided by your employer. At minimum, this proof shall include: 1. Propulsion (Steam or Motor) 2. Name of Vessel 3. Deck Officers list Gross Tons/ Engineers list kW Propulsion Power 4. Flag 5. Name of Managing Operator 6. Capacity in which served 7. Period of Service
PART V. APPLICANTS FOR RADIO OPERATORS CERTIFICATE PART VI. APPLICANTS FOR STCW CERTIFICATE OF MUST READ AND SIGN THIS OBLIGATION. COMPETENCE/ENDORSEMENT AT THE MANAGEMENT LEVEL MUST SIGN THIS AFFIDAVIT/ACKNOWLEDGMENT. By affirming my signature below, I acknowledge that I am obliged to ensure and These applicants include Master and Chief Mate applicants for the service on board ships of 500 maintain the secrecy of all telecommunications of which I may gain knowledge in the gross tonnage or more, as well as Chief Engineer and Second Engineer applicants for service on course of my services, and that I am likewise obliged not to reveal the existence or board ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW propulsion power or more. I contents of any correspondence to anyone other than the addressee. My signature hereby understand that I will become familiar with the national maritime legislation of the further acknowledges that, if I should breach these obligations, my Certificate of Commonwealth of Dominica relevant to the functions to be performed by me for which I have Competence issued pursuant to this application may be suspended and/or revoked. applied to be certificated, and that those regulations are available on the Administration’s website: www.dominica-registry.com .
Signature Signature
Copies of the following identity documents (with name and numbers visible) indicated below are being submitted with this application. Originals are required at time of testing: Seafarer’s Book or Card Passport Foreign Certificate of Competence and Endorsement
PART VII. AFFIDAVIT OF APPLICANT APPLICATION CANNOT BE ISSUED UNLESS APPLICANT SIGNS BELOW I hereby affirm that all information provided by me in this application and its supporting documents and proofs are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief; further, that no certificate issued to me heretofore by any Government has ever been revoked or suspended; or, if revoked or suspended, a full explanation of the circumstances is attached hereto and made part of this application.
Date of Application Signature of Applicant
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PART VIII. IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
MARINER APPLICANT FULL NAME : DATE OF BIRTH:
PASSPORT#
Signature: Please use the space below to sign your name clearly, without touching PHOTO any of the box lines. This signature will be transferred to your Seafarer’s ID book. - ORIGINAL COLOR PHOTO - CLEAR RESOLUTION
PLEASE STAY WITHIN THE LINES
Thumbprint: Please use the spaces below for 2 copies each of your left and right thumbprint. Using a traditional blue or black inkpad, roll your thumb from the outer edge over to the right edge in the inkpad and then in the space below, roll from left to right onto the paper to create a clear imprint (repeat the process of inking and transferring for each imprint). We are asking for multiple imprints, so we may select the clearest one for imprinting on your Seafarer’s ID book. LEFT THUMB RIGHT THUMB
Thumbprint 1 Thumbprint 2 Thumbprint 1 Thumbprint 2
EXAMPLES
Unacceptable Unacceptable Acceptable
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PART IX GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. Enter all required information. Please use computer or print legibly. Failure to properly complete this application or to submit required supporting proofs, etc. will result in rejection of the application or delay its approval. PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE THE APPLICATION OR ITS ATTACHMENTS.
2. WHERE TO APPLY. Applications must be submitted, by mail or in person, to: Dominica Maritime Registry, Inc., 32 Washington Street, Fairhaven, Massachusetts 02719 USA
3. GENERAL INFORMATION (a) This application is subject to the approval of the Maritime Administrator, Commonwealth of Dominica. In the event approval is not granted, all application documents together with the issuance fee (less shipping costs) shall be returned to the applicant at the mailing address indicated. If the application is approved, the issued certificate/identification book will be sent to the mailing address indicated. The ‘certified copy’ of Form CDMP-5000 is to be retained by the seafarer as evidence that the application is being processed. (b) Seafarer’s ID and Discharge Book (SIB): This identification document conforms to the requirements of the International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention No. 185 (Seafarer's Identity Documents Convention, 2003). It is issued to seafarers of Commonwealth of Dominica flag vessels for use when traveling to or from an assigned vessel or pursuant to instructions from the master of such a vessel. Other uses of the book must be in conformity with Commonwealth of Dominica regulations. ILO 185 does not in any way restrict the right of a member nation from preventing any particular individual from entering or remaining in its territory. (c) The SIB and Training Record Books are issued under the authority of Chapter 8 of the International Maritime Act 2000, as amended. The SIB and TRB remain the property of the Maritime Administrator and may be withdrawn at any time. It may not be altered in any way (other than for the purpose of recording sea time or to records completed assessments) nor be allowed to pass into the possession of an unauthorized person. If the TRB becomes filled with entries, requires alteration, becomes damaged, application for a replacement TRB should be made immediately. If the SIB, TRB or Certificate of Competence is stolen, lost, or accidentally destroyed, notification should be given immediately to office of the Maritime Administrator, and an application for a replacement SID/TRB may be made along with an Affidavit of Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Certificate or Document. (Form CDMP-5000 and CDMP-4007)
4. AGE AND CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS. Please refer to Appendix A for age requirements for specific licenses and endorsements. Applicants may be of any nationality and need not be citizens or residents of the Commonwealth of Dominica.
5. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. Applicants for a Dominica certificate or endorsement must meet the applicable training and sea-time requirements and submit copies of training certificates with their application. Appendix A lists these requirements by STCW regulation number and license, including training required for personnel on certain types of ships.
6. GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) CERTIFICATES. (a) Restricted Operator - Previous service not required. The candidate must pass the written examination for a certificate as GMDSS Restricted operator or present a foreign certificate in equivalent grade. (b) General Operator (STCW Reg. IV/2.2) - Previous service not required. The candidate must complete an approved course for a certificate as GMDSS General Operator or present a foreign certificate in equivalent grade.
7. SEA SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. Applicants must provide proof of the minimum amount of sea service/marine training required for the grade of certificate for which application is made (see Appendix A for sea service requirements for specific licenses). Applicants for an original, renewal or upgrade Certificate of Competence must show one (1) year’s sea service in the last five (5) years.
8. DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED WITH APPLICATION. The following documents, letter and proofs must be submitted together with this application (See Appendix A for requirements by STCW Regulation) (a) Two (2) color 2.0” x 2.0” (50 mm. x 50 mm.) photographs - facial front view of applicant, passport size, taken within one (1) year preceding application with applicant's signature and name printed on reverse side. Please do not staple. (b) Physical Examination Report (in this package) - The physical examination must be carried out not more than 12 months prior to date of making application. (c) Identity Document - A copy of a valid passport along with a valid seaman's document or certificate of competence from another maritime nation. A copy of these documents must be submitted with the application. Applications for renewal must include a copy of the previously issued documents as proof of identity. Documents shall be provided in English.
9. FEES. Our complete fee schedule is available in Policy Letter 01-14 and is available on our website www.dominica-registry.com . Payment must be made by check, credit card, wire or money order drawn on a U.S. Bank and payable in U.S. dollars to "Dominica Maritime Registry, Inc."
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COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REPORT
Part I PERSONAL INFORMATION (This section to be completed by applicant)
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
Date of birth Place of Birth Sex
City Country Male Female Mailing address of applicant Department:
Deck officer Engine officer Deck rating Engine rating Radio officer Other
Food handling
Passport number and country of issue: Routine and emergency duties (if known):
Type of ship: Trade area:
Examinee’s Personal Declaration: (To be completed by the seafarer with the help of medical staff, if requested)
Have you ever had any of the following conditions?:
Condition YES NO Condition YES NO 1. Eye/vision problem 19. Do you smoke, use alcohol or drugs? 2. High blood pressure 20. Operation/surgery 3. Heart/vascular disease 21. Epilepsy/seizures 4. Heart surgery 22. Dizziness/fainting 5. Varicose veins/piles 23. Loss of consciousness 6. Asthma/bronchitis 24. Psychiatric problems 7. Blood disorder 25. Depression 8. Diabetes 26. Attempted suicide 9. Thyroid problem 27. Loss of memory 10. Digestive disorder 28. Balance problem 11. Kidney problem 29. Severe headaches 12. Skin problem 30. Ear (hearing, tinnitus)/nose/throat 13. Allergies problem 14. Infectious/contagious diseases 31. Restricted mobility 15. Hernia 32. Back or joint problem 16. Genital disorder 33. Amputation 17. Pregnancy 34. Fractures/dislocations 18. Sleep problem
If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, please provide details:
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Additional Questions YES NO 35. Have you ever been signed off sick or repatriated from a ship? 36. Have you ever been hospitalized? 37. Have you ever been declared unfit for sea duty? 38. Has your medical certificate ever been restricted or revoked? 39. Are you aware that you have any medical problems, diseases, or illnesses? 40. Do you feel healthy and fit to perform the duties of your designated position/occupation?
Comments:
Additional Questions YES NO 41. Are you allergic to any medication?
If yes, please list the medications taken, and the purpose(s) and dosage(s):
Attestations
I hereby certify that the personal declaration above is a true statement to the best of my knowledge.
Signature of examinee: ______Date (dd/mm/yyyy):______
Witnessed by (signature): ______Name: ______
I hereby authorize the release of all my previous medical records from any health professionals, health institutions and public authorities to Dr. ______(the approved medical practitioner).
Signature of examinee: ______Date (dd/mm/yyyy):______
Witness by (signature): ______Name: ______
Date and contact details for previous medical examination (if known): ______
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Part II MEDICAL EXAMINATION (This section to be completed by physician)
Sight Use of glasses or contact lenses: YES NO (if yes, specify which type and for what purpose):
Visual Acuity Unaided Aided Right Eye Left Eye Binocular Right Eye Left Eye Binocular Distant Near
Visual Fields
Normal Defective Normal Defective Right Eye Left Eye
Colour Vision